New releases for week of June 2

  “Skin Trade (Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series No. 17)” by Laurell K. Hamilton: Federal marshal Anita Blake heads to Las Vegas after receiving a gory souvenir from a vampire serial killer. Sin City is under attack, with 10 officers already slain. Anita, joined by other federal marshals, must aid local authorities, who aren’t altogether happy to have her. While some Vegas officials want Anita to hit the bricks, the powerful weretigers take more interest. Look for a review of this urban fantasy to come to The Book Nook soon.
  For something more kid friendly, “Beyond the Grave” by Jude Watson, the fourth book in the “39 Clues" series, is expected out this week. This time around, a Clue found in Japan leads Amy and Dan on a race through the tombs of Egypt.
  Also expected out this week: “The Lovers” by John Connolly; “Medusa” by Clive Cussler; “Matters of the Heart” by Danielle Steel; “My Father’s Tears and Other Stories” by John Updike; “The Story Sisters” by Alice Hoffman; “The Strain: Book One of the Strain Trilogy” by Guillermo del Toro; “Fugitive” by Phillip Margolin; “How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life” by John C. Maxwell; “Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes: 175 Inspired Ideas for Everyone’s Favorite Treat” by Martha Stewart Living Magazine; “Undead and Unwelcome” by MaryJanice Davidson; “April & Oliver” by Tess Callahan; and “The New Valley” by Josh Weil.